As I shared with you earlier this week, I added a new tree to my classroom's guided reading area last week over one of my chilly snow days.

To say I'm in love with this tree is an understatement. I love the impact it has on the room. You immediately are drawn to it from the moment you enter the classroom!

Right now, the tree has popular book jackets hanging as its "leaves." I will add more leaves as the weather warms up. I also plan on adding a leaf at the end of each day when my students choose our two leaders for the following day (more on that in a future post).

Naturally, Harry Potter is at the front. :)

To make the tree, I just crunched up brown butcher paper for the truck and the leaves. To hang the branches, I attached a paperclip to the end of each branch and stuffed it under the ceiling tiles like I do when I hang anything from my ceiling.

I can't wait to see what the tree looks like as we add leaves throughout the rest of the year! I'm smitten! What have you done to "spruce" up your classroom lately?

I love your tree! I just got busted by the fire marshall for hanging stuff or I'd love to try this. I had a good run for about eight years. Lol!
Alison
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